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Trains delayed due to fire

Trains delayed due to fire

There are delays at Dartford station this morning after a line-side fire.

Church shares building’s treasures with community

Church shares building’s treasures with community

An old movie projector dating back to the 1930s found languishing in a church, once a cinema, will go on show on St George’s Day.

Years of helping earn Maggie an award

Years of helping earn Maggie an award

The Dartford Association for the Disabled has been going since 1963 and Maggie has been involved since 1967 - they are now looking for new members.

Man and dog rescued from fire

Man and dog rescued from fire

A pensioner has been taken to hospital following a blaze at his home.

Driver hurt in crash near Bluewater

Driver hurt in crash near Bluewater

A woman has been taken to hospital after her car collided with the central reservation.

Lambs arrive just in time at farm fundraiser

Lambs arrive just in time at farm fundraiser

Determined not to miss out on fun day to raise funds for a hospice, five new lambs were born during Harvel House Farm’s annual lambing day.

Man jailed over £2.8 million cannabis factory

Man jailed over £2.8 million cannabis factory

The man behind a drugs factory with more than 6,000 plants is behind bars after years of investigation.

That’s what you really call playing extra time

That’s what you really call playing extra time

Sports students raised £1,200 to support young people with cancer with 48 hours of uninterrupted exercise.

Man charged over 'kissing assaults'

Man charged over 'kissing assaults'

A man accused of approaching and kissing women in isolated areas has been charged with sexual assault.

Rugby club makes sure the community has day full of fun

Rugby club makes sure the community has day full of fun

There was more than just rugby to enjoy at Dartford Valley Rugby Club’s annual community fun day.

Patrols could combat traffic woes

Patrols could combat traffic woes

Traffic patrols could be introduced to combat congestion caused by the Dartford Crossing.

Road renamed after murdered schoolgirl

Road renamed after murdered schoolgirl

Schoolgirl Claire Tiltman, who was stabbed to death in an alleyway more than 20 years ago, has been honoured with a road named after her.

The 'Rolls-Royce' of wheelchairs puts dealer in fast lane

The 'Rolls-Royce' of wheelchairs puts dealer in fast lane

A high-tech wheelchair is on sale exclusively in North Kent and is changing lives in more ways than one.

Olympic star inspires children

Olympic star inspires children

An Olympic and World Champion skeleton racer inspired a group of children to aim high and be healthy when she visited a youth club.

Darts players impress the boss

Darts players impress the boss

Fit-again Tony Burman has praised his side for staying in the National League South play-off mix.

Devastated Del puts Darts first

Devastated Del puts Darts first

Deren Ibrahim has spoken of his devastation at having his season cut short by injury.

Man appears in court accused of PC's murder

Man appears in court accused of PC's murder

A social worker accused of murdering and dismembering a Kent police officer after "human remains" were found at a flat has appeared at the Old Bailey.

Arrest after woman hit by car

Arrest after woman hit by car

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a woman was hit by a car and seriously injured.

Delays ease after crash on A2

Delays ease after crash on A2

Long delays are easing on the A2 this morning - after tailbacks stretched back for miles.

Bad news for Darts keeper

Bad news for Darts keeper

Dartford goalkeeper Deren Ibrahim has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.

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